On April 22, 2009 at the Hamtramck City Library, Governor Jennifer Granholm was introduced by Mayor Karen Majewski to present the state's economic recovery plan.
What is more importantly overlooked is the Governor's ability to transform the state office into one of outstretched arms. Not only does the Governor possess the ability to travel around the world to invite new economies to the state, but she can, while talking to the people of Hamtramck, reach out to Washington, to remind us that we are important in the rebuilding of the future of the nation and the world.
If you were not able to attend the event, you can always send your comments and concerns directly to the Governor at:
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-21995-65331--,00.html
or here for constituent services:
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-35316---,00.html
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
PHONE: (517) 373-3400
PHONE: (517) 335-7858 - Constituent Services
FAX:(517) 335-6863
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Help To Stop Lead Poisoning In Homes
Detroit Free Press
April 22, 2009
The Wayne County Health Department is among groups sponsoring two dinner meetings on lead abatement for residents and landlords in Highland Park and Hamtramck.
The two cities were selected for the informational meetings because they have some of the highest percentages of homes built before 1950 in the state. Older houses put residents at higher risk of exposure to lead.
The meetings, at which pizza and pop will be served, are to run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Hamtramck meeting is to be April 30 at Peoples Community Center, 8625 Jos. Campau Ave. The Highland Park meeting is to be May 7 at Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center, 10 Pitkin.
April 22, 2009
The Wayne County Health Department is among groups sponsoring two dinner meetings on lead abatement for residents and landlords in Highland Park and Hamtramck.
The two cities were selected for the informational meetings because they have some of the highest percentages of homes built before 1950 in the state. Older houses put residents at higher risk of exposure to lead.
The meetings, at which pizza and pop will be served, are to run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Hamtramck meeting is to be April 30 at Peoples Community Center, 8625 Jos. Campau Ave. The Highland Park meeting is to be May 7 at Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center, 10 Pitkin.
Hamtramck Citizen Is Reborn
Beverly Tran
April 23, 2009
As the impact of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 2005 and the effects of the local economy works its way into the mainstream of local newspapers, we need to welcome the Hamtramck Citizen to its new cyber venue: http://www.hamtramckcitizen.com
This is not the end, it is just the beginning...
Throughout the many years, the Hamtramck Citizen has made it possible for the people of the city to keep in touch with local news. It has been the voice of the most unique city in the nation, giving the residents the ability of being heard on a national level.
So, let's celebrate the transformation of the Hamtramck Citizen to the internet!
The only thing I, personally, regret is that it was once reported that I was a doctoral candidate of Wayne State University. I am honored for the recognition of my skills, knowledge, and abilities (a.k.a. skas), but, alas, just like the Hamtramck Citizen, I have higher mountaintops to climb.
Stayed tuned...
April 23, 2009
As the impact of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 2005 and the effects of the local economy works its way into the mainstream of local newspapers, we need to welcome the Hamtramck Citizen to its new cyber venue: http://www.hamtramckcitizen.com
This is not the end, it is just the beginning...
Throughout the many years, the Hamtramck Citizen has made it possible for the people of the city to keep in touch with local news. It has been the voice of the most unique city in the nation, giving the residents the ability of being heard on a national level.
So, let's celebrate the transformation of the Hamtramck Citizen to the internet!
The only thing I, personally, regret is that it was once reported that I was a doctoral candidate of Wayne State University. I am honored for the recognition of my skills, knowledge, and abilities (a.k.a. skas), but, alas, just like the Hamtramck Citizen, I have higher mountaintops to climb.
Stayed tuned...
3C7 Neighborhood Watch
We’ve seen some of the graffiti past its ugly face again in certain places of the city. You can rest assured that those poor designs will be gone. Can you get involved enough to make a phone call. All you have to do is call the listed number, leave a messages and tell us where the graffiti is and we will handle the rest.
Graffiti Hotline
313-281-8150
Report suspicious activity (NO NAMES!!!)
If you know of, or see any suspicious or malicious activities please call and report them. All callers will be anonymous contact the Hamtramck Police Department, 313-876-7800
Events that you should attend:
Coffee hour with Your Congressman Bert Johnson
1st Friday of the Month (8:30 - 9:30 AM)
Location: Cafe 1923, 2287 Holbrook
Come join our 3C7 community blog which will speak on many issues of our block club.
http://groups.google.comgroup/3C7Association
To be added to 3C7 Neighborhood Watch email listing, email:
roninhamtramck@yahoo.com
Graffiti Hotline
313-281-8150
Report suspicious activity (NO NAMES!!!)
If you know of, or see any suspicious or malicious activities please call and report them. All callers will be anonymous contact the Hamtramck Police Department, 313-876-7800
Events that you should attend:
Coffee hour with Your Congressman Bert Johnson
1st Friday of the Month (8:30 - 9:30 AM)
Location: Cafe 1923, 2287 Holbrook
Come join our 3C7 community blog which will speak on many issues of our block club.
http://groups.google.comgroup/3C7Association
To be added to 3C7 Neighborhood Watch email listing, email:
roninhamtramck@yahoo.com
Home Heating Credit Helps Those In Need
From the 3C7 Block Club
I’VE SPOKE WITH SOME PEOPLE WHO’VE USED THIS
PROGRAM AND IT REALLY WORKS. TAKE A LOOK!!
Eligible low-income customers may receive funds from the State of Michigan to apply toward their DTE Energy heating account. To qualify, you must meet the Home Heating
Credit guidelines based on household income, number of exemptions and heating costs. Call 866.200.2386 to see if you qualify.
Please have your dependents' Social Security numbers and total 2008 household income available when calling. Download the forms from the Michigan Department of Treasury Web site at michigan.gov/heatingassistance
The Michigan Department of Treasury by calling 800.367.6263 and request the forms be mailed to you Any Michigan Department of Treasury office Request your total heating costs from November 1 to October 31. If you are a registered user of my.dteenergy.com, you may view your Heating Cost Report online. File your Home Heating Credit claim as soon as you know your annual household income.The deadline for filing is September 30. You do not need to file an income tax return to qualify for this program. View the income guidelines.
I’VE SPOKE WITH SOME PEOPLE WHO’VE USED THIS
PROGRAM AND IT REALLY WORKS. TAKE A LOOK!!
Eligible low-income customers may receive funds from the State of Michigan to apply toward their DTE Energy heating account. To qualify, you must meet the Home Heating
Credit guidelines based on household income, number of exemptions and heating costs. Call 866.200.2386 to see if you qualify.
Please have your dependents' Social Security numbers and total 2008 household income available when calling. Download the forms from the Michigan Department of Treasury Web site at michigan.gov/heatingassistance
The Michigan Department of Treasury by calling 800.367.6263 and request the forms be mailed to you Any Michigan Department of Treasury office Request your total heating costs from November 1 to October 31. If you are a registered user of my.dteenergy.com, you may view your Heating Cost Report online. File your Home Heating Credit claim as soon as you know your annual household income.The deadline for filing is September 30. You do not need to file an income tax return to qualify for this program. View the income guidelines.
FBI Offers $20,000 Reward for the Location of Tangena Hussain
Press Release
For Immediate Release
April 22, 2009 FBI Detroit
Contact: Special Agent Sandra R. Berchtold
(313) 237-4218
FBI Offers $20,000 Reward for the Location of Tangena Hussain
Andrew G. Arena, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI), Detroit, Michigan, announced that a $20,000 reward is being offered for the location of Tangena Hussain.
On October 2, 2008, at approximately 9:30 pm, 2-year old Tangena Hussain was reported missing from a gas station located at 20500 Greenfield Road, Detroit, Michigan. An exhaustive search was conducted in the area surrounding 8 Mile and Greenfield, as well as the Hamtramck and Detroit neighborhoods near the residence where Tangena Hussain lived. On Friday, April 10th Tangena would have turned 3 years old.
The FBI and Detroit Police Department are requesting the public’s help in locating Tangena Hussain. Anyone who has any information regarding the location of Tangena Hussain is encouraged to contact the FBI, Detroit Field Office at (313) 965-2323 or the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1240.
For Immediate Release
April 22, 2009 FBI Detroit
Contact: Special Agent Sandra R. Berchtold
(313) 237-4218
FBI Offers $20,000 Reward for the Location of Tangena Hussain
Andrew G. Arena, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI), Detroit, Michigan, announced that a $20,000 reward is being offered for the location of Tangena Hussain.
On October 2, 2008, at approximately 9:30 pm, 2-year old Tangena Hussain was reported missing from a gas station located at 20500 Greenfield Road, Detroit, Michigan. An exhaustive search was conducted in the area surrounding 8 Mile and Greenfield, as well as the Hamtramck and Detroit neighborhoods near the residence where Tangena Hussain lived. On Friday, April 10th Tangena would have turned 3 years old.
The FBI and Detroit Police Department are requesting the public’s help in locating Tangena Hussain. Anyone who has any information regarding the location of Tangena Hussain is encouraged to contact the FBI, Detroit Field Office at (313) 965-2323 or the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-1240.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Hamtramck International Bazaar Begins
Spring is in the air when the City of Hamtramck announces its Annual International Bazaar. In its second year, anyone can rent a table for 5 bucks and join a city wide, outdoor shopping extravaganza every last Saturday of the month.
Getting bigger every year, this is a great opportunity to make a few extra dollars selling those unused items sitting around the house collecting dust, or a chance to start up your own small business.
If anyone is interested, contact Eve Doster Knepp at 313-876-7700 ext. 327, and she will help you get ready for a great summer!
Getting bigger every year, this is a great opportunity to make a few extra dollars selling those unused items sitting around the house collecting dust, or a chance to start up your own small business.
If anyone is interested, contact Eve Doster Knepp at 313-876-7700 ext. 327, and she will help you get ready for a great summer!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Graffiti Removal April 18, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m.
Hello Neighbors,
Regarding graffiti: I set up a time to remove it on the 4/18, 10:00 am @ Commor and Lumpkin. We are asking for volunteers to meet us. We have the supplies.
We were selected by the Detroit Agricultural Network for a cluster wide workday on May 5th. That means the tool bank and volunteers will converge on our site and get it started as a community garden. We have to build a fence and still need to have the soil tested. I will know more after tomorrow.
Rachel Hewitt may start a garden on her block.
Graffiti removal is getting coordinated between the citizens and the city. Procedures, forms etc.
The lot was cleaned up on Carpenter but the guy next door keeps dumping his trash there.
The garage door was actually replaced because someone had busted it up. Looks like a break in. They replaced it the next day.
City cleanup is coming, May 16th and we decided to clean up the front of the houses and the alleys. Folks really wanted to cleanup the alleys and get rid of all the shrubs/trees. Ron Orr has been traveling around the city and noticed that our alleys are the worse.
I have talked to the city manager regarding empty houses. They are working on it. There seems to be money to be made available for our city to tear down houses or buy/rehab and sell those that are worth it. I'm not sure of the specifics but i will look into it.
See you on the 18th? Please respond if you plan to help on the 18th.
Slainte,
Tom
Regarding graffiti: I set up a time to remove it on the 4/18, 10:00 am @ Commor and Lumpkin. We are asking for volunteers to meet us. We have the supplies.
We were selected by the Detroit Agricultural Network for a cluster wide workday on May 5th. That means the tool bank and volunteers will converge on our site and get it started as a community garden. We have to build a fence and still need to have the soil tested. I will know more after tomorrow.
Rachel Hewitt may start a garden on her block.
Graffiti removal is getting coordinated between the citizens and the city. Procedures, forms etc.
The lot was cleaned up on Carpenter but the guy next door keeps dumping his trash there.
The garage door was actually replaced because someone had busted it up. Looks like a break in. They replaced it the next day.
City cleanup is coming, May 16th and we decided to clean up the front of the houses and the alleys. Folks really wanted to cleanup the alleys and get rid of all the shrubs/trees. Ron Orr has been traveling around the city and noticed that our alleys are the worse.
I have talked to the city manager regarding empty houses. They are working on it. There seems to be money to be made available for our city to tear down houses or buy/rehab and sell those that are worth it. I'm not sure of the specifics but i will look into it.
See you on the 18th? Please respond if you plan to help on the 18th.
Slainte,
Tom
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Southend Block Club Meeting: April 9, 2009
HAMTRAMCK SOUTHEND BLOCK CLUB
Spring 2009 Agenda
April 9, 2009
Over the winter, formal meetings at the People’s Community Center were not scheduled. Instead, a more informal gathering process of “living room” meetings took place.
Scheduling conflicts and previous obligations make it difficult for everyone to find a convenient time to meet. Therefore, an internet blog, Hamtramcknow, was established for more readily accessible information, resources, and input. The web address is:
http://www.hamtramcknow.blogspot.com
email address:
hamtramcknow@gmail.com
Hamtramck Spring Clean is scheduled for May 16, 2009. Residents of the Southend are excited to have their children participate in the event and to receive honorable awards celebrating their civic involvement.
The Southend has sponsored the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus shelter. This entails periodic picking up litter and placing it in the DDOT provided receptacles of which they will remove and provide cleaning supplies. The process is still being finalized.
Hamtramck City Council elections are set for August. The Southend will encourage voter participation in the planning of registration and political educational events.
A formal Southend meeting has been scheduled for April 9, 2009 @ 6:30 at the People’s Community Center at the corner of Jos Campau and Danforth.
We look forward to “springing” into action!
Beverly Tran
President
Spring 2009 Agenda
April 9, 2009
Over the winter, formal meetings at the People’s Community Center were not scheduled. Instead, a more informal gathering process of “living room” meetings took place.
Scheduling conflicts and previous obligations make it difficult for everyone to find a convenient time to meet. Therefore, an internet blog, Hamtramcknow, was established for more readily accessible information, resources, and input. The web address is:
http://www.hamtramcknow.blogspot.com
email address:
hamtramcknow@gmail.com
Hamtramck Spring Clean is scheduled for May 16, 2009. Residents of the Southend are excited to have their children participate in the event and to receive honorable awards celebrating their civic involvement.
The Southend has sponsored the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus shelter. This entails periodic picking up litter and placing it in the DDOT provided receptacles of which they will remove and provide cleaning supplies. The process is still being finalized.
Hamtramck City Council elections are set for August. The Southend will encourage voter participation in the planning of registration and political educational events.
A formal Southend meeting has been scheduled for April 9, 2009 @ 6:30 at the People’s Community Center at the corner of Jos Campau and Danforth.
We look forward to “springing” into action!
Beverly Tran
President
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Protecting Your Personal Online Information
04/01/09
The FBI just released valuable information on how to protect yourself from the latest on line scam called "Spear phishing".
Customers of a telecommunications firm received an e-mail recently explaining a problem with their latest order. They were asked to go to the company website, via a link in the e-mail, to provide personal information—like their birthdates and Social Security numbers. But both the e-mail and the website were bogus.
It’s a real-life, classic case of “phishing”—a virtual trap set by cyber thieves that uses official-looking e-mails to lure you to fake websites and trick you into revealing your personal information.
It’s also an example of an even more mischievous type of phishing known as “spear phishing”—a rising cyber threat that you need to know about.
Instead of casting out thousands of e-mails randomly hoping a few victims will bite, spear phishers target select groups of people with something in common—they work at the same company, bank at the same financial institution, attend the same college, order merchandise from the same website, etc. The e-mails are ostensibly sent from organizations or individuals the potential victims would normally get e-mails from, making them even more deceptive.
How spear phishing works. First, criminals need some inside information on their targets to convince them the e-mails are legitimate. They often obtain it by hacking into an organization’s computer network (which is what happened in the above case) or sometimes by combing through other websites, blogs, and social networking sites.
Then, they send e-mails that look like the real thing to targeted victims, offering all sorts of urgent and legitimate-sounding explanations as to why they need your personal data.
Finally, the victims are asked to click on a link inside the e-mail that takes them to a phony but realistic-looking website, where they are asked to provide passwords, account numbers, user IDs, access codes, PINs, etc.
Criminal gain, your loss. Once criminals have your personal data, they can access your bank account, use your credit cards, and create a whole new identity using your information.
Spear phishing can also trick you into downloading malicious codes or malware after you click on a link embedded in the e-mail…an especially useful tool in crimes like economic espionage where sensitive internal communications can be accessed and trade secrets stolen. Malware can also hijack your computer, and hijacked computers can be organized into enormous networks called botnets that can be used for denial of service attacks.
How to avoid becoming a spear phishing victim. Law enforcement takes this kind of crime seriously, and we in the FBI work cyber investigations with our partners, including the U.S. Secret Service and investigative agencies within the Department of Defense. But what can you do to make sure you don’t end up a victim in one of our cases?
* Keep in mind that most companies, banks, agencies, etc., don’t request personal information via e-mail. If in doubt, give them a call (but don’t use the phone number contained in the e-mail—that’s usually phony as well).
* Use a phishing filter…many of the latest web browsers have them built in or offer them as plug-ins.
* Never follow a link to a secure site from an e-mail—always enter the URL manually.
* Don't be fooled (especially today) by the latest scams. Visit the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and "LooksTooGoodToBeTrue" websites for tips and information.
Resources:
- How to Protect Your Computer
- FBI Cyber Investigations
- Latest E-scams and warnings
- Be Crime Smart website
The FBI just released valuable information on how to protect yourself from the latest on line scam called "Spear phishing".
Customers of a telecommunications firm received an e-mail recently explaining a problem with their latest order. They were asked to go to the company website, via a link in the e-mail, to provide personal information—like their birthdates and Social Security numbers. But both the e-mail and the website were bogus.
It’s a real-life, classic case of “phishing”—a virtual trap set by cyber thieves that uses official-looking e-mails to lure you to fake websites and trick you into revealing your personal information.
It’s also an example of an even more mischievous type of phishing known as “spear phishing”—a rising cyber threat that you need to know about.
Instead of casting out thousands of e-mails randomly hoping a few victims will bite, spear phishers target select groups of people with something in common—they work at the same company, bank at the same financial institution, attend the same college, order merchandise from the same website, etc. The e-mails are ostensibly sent from organizations or individuals the potential victims would normally get e-mails from, making them even more deceptive.
How spear phishing works. First, criminals need some inside information on their targets to convince them the e-mails are legitimate. They often obtain it by hacking into an organization’s computer network (which is what happened in the above case) or sometimes by combing through other websites, blogs, and social networking sites.
Then, they send e-mails that look like the real thing to targeted victims, offering all sorts of urgent and legitimate-sounding explanations as to why they need your personal data.
Finally, the victims are asked to click on a link inside the e-mail that takes them to a phony but realistic-looking website, where they are asked to provide passwords, account numbers, user IDs, access codes, PINs, etc.
Criminal gain, your loss. Once criminals have your personal data, they can access your bank account, use your credit cards, and create a whole new identity using your information.
Spear phishing can also trick you into downloading malicious codes or malware after you click on a link embedded in the e-mail…an especially useful tool in crimes like economic espionage where sensitive internal communications can be accessed and trade secrets stolen. Malware can also hijack your computer, and hijacked computers can be organized into enormous networks called botnets that can be used for denial of service attacks.
How to avoid becoming a spear phishing victim. Law enforcement takes this kind of crime seriously, and we in the FBI work cyber investigations with our partners, including the U.S. Secret Service and investigative agencies within the Department of Defense. But what can you do to make sure you don’t end up a victim in one of our cases?
* Keep in mind that most companies, banks, agencies, etc., don’t request personal information via e-mail. If in doubt, give them a call (but don’t use the phone number contained in the e-mail—that’s usually phony as well).
* Use a phishing filter…many of the latest web browsers have them built in or offer them as plug-ins.
* Never follow a link to a secure site from an e-mail—always enter the URL manually.
* Don't be fooled (especially today) by the latest scams. Visit the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and "LooksTooGoodToBeTrue" websites for tips and information.
Resources:
- How to Protect Your Computer
- FBI Cyber Investigations
- Latest E-scams and warnings
- Be Crime Smart website
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